† ˈsomniate, v. Obs.—1
[f. ppl. stem of L. somniāre, f. somnium dream.]
1. trans. To dream (something).
| 1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 344 Who being too credulous have committed to presse what the imperite somniated. |
2. To stupefy, make drowsy.
| 1719 De Foe Vision of Angelic World 23 More or less doz'd or somniated with the oppression of Vapours..which occasion sleep. |